Confused about oil choice - need clarifiction

[Foz]

Hi all,

 

Ive been looking at the oil info for my MKIV TT Auto in one of the guides on here and although its great info im still unsure as to what type of oil i need for my car as it seems to contradict itself - unless im reading it wrong!

 

The oil info states the below:

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2JZ-GTE Engine Oil (TT Engine on a MKIV (UK or JDM))

Stock = 10w30 Semi Synthetic

I recommend Fully Synthetic 10w40/50

Dry Capacity 6.5L's

Change capacity 5-6L's (Have 6L's ready)

 

Regular Driving - BPU or Less

5w40 - Silkolene Pro S, Castrol RS, Motul 300V Power

5w50 - Valvoline VR1 SynPower, AGIP PC5w-50

 

Regular Driving - BPU to Big Power

10w40 - Motul 300V Chrono, Royal Purple Racing 41

10w50 - Silkolene Pro S

10w60 - Castrol RS (NB Untested)

 

Track Oil

15w50 - Silkolene Pro R, Motul 300V

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Now i guess i fall into this bracket:

 

2JZ-GTE Engine Oil (TT Engine on a MKIV (UK or JDM))

Stock = 10w30 Semi Synthetic

I recommend Fully Synthetic 10w40/50

Dry Capacity 6.5L's

Change capacity 5-6L's (Have 6L's ready)

 

Regular Driving - BPU or Less

5w40 - Silkolene Pro S, Castrol RS, Motul 300V Power

5w50 - Valvoline VR1 SynPower, AGIP PC5w-50

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Which it states to recommend this:

I recommend Fully Synthetic 10w40/50

 

But then it states for Regular Driving BPU or below (i take it thats what my standard TT auto is?) it states this:

5w40 - Silkolene Pro S, Castrol RS, Motul 300V Power

 

So im confused? Do i need:

Fully Synthetic 10w40/50

 

or:

5w40 - Silkolene Pro S, Castrol RS, Motul 300V Power

 

Can anyone enlighten me please?

 

Thanks.

 

Foz.

[j80leo]

I use Millers 10W-60W for hotter temps, you have to warm up thicker oil but it stays thicker at higher temps which is the 60W part so the lower the number less thick it is at higher temps

[Thorin]

So im confused? Do i need:

Fully Synthetic 10w40/50

 

or:

5w40 - Silkolene Pro S, Castrol RS, Motul 300V Power

 

Can anyone enlighten me please?

 

Thanks.

 

Foz.

 

Don't get too hung up on it, either will do. Just make sure it's fully synthetic.

[Chris Wilson]

Don't get too hung up on it, either will do. Just make sure it's fully synthetic.

 

Exactly, people get very particular, any fully synthetic will be fine, if the engine's tired, say over 100,000 miles, use a heavier grade (higher last number)